Posts Tagged ‘Inova Alexandria Hospital’
Tom Looks Forward to the Future After Spine Surgery Repairs Fractured Neck
Thomas Bull, 82, understands better than most how a person’s life can change in an instant. In March 2022, Tom was hanging a picture in his living room when he fell off a step stool and fractured his neck. After his first neck surgery failed, he came to neurosurgeon Andrew Fanous, MD, FAANS, Section Chief…
Read MoreInova Celebrates 150 Years of Caring at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson proclaimed Dec. 12, as “Inova Alexandria Hospital Day” in honor of the hospital’s leading role as the city’s trusted healthcare partner. Alexandria, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration event held on the hospital’s campus. Inova leaders, hospital team members, community partners and elected officials…
Read MoreAlexandria City Council Approves Development Agreements to Transform Landmark Mall Site into Mixed-Use Community and State-of-the-Art Medical Campus
At its July 6 meeting, the Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the redevelopment agreements for the site of the former Landmark Mall, which will result in up to approximately four million square feet of new development. The project will be anchored by the relocation and expansion of Inova’s new state-of-the-art Alexandria Hospital bringing more than…
Read MoreInova Hospitals Recognized for Excellence
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Alexandria Hospital Earn National Recognition 2019 Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards for Outstanding Quality and Safety Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) and Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) have once again been recognized as Top Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group for protecting patients from harm and providing safer…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Named Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year
Hospital recognized for 40+ years of steadfast support Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has named Inova Alexandria Hospital its 2018 Member of the Year. This award recognizes the hospital’s long-time involvement with the Chamber, which includes board representation, committee involvement, partnerships and sponsorships. “Inova Alexandria Hospital is a steadfast supporter of the…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Earns National Award for Quality
Alexandria, VA – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Inova Alexandria Hospital was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization. The Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. It comes just weeks after Inova…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Falls Church, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Inova Alexandria Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to improving health care quality…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Launches Drug Take Back Program
Falls Church, VA — In another step to help curb access to and abuse of pharmaceuticals, including opioids, Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) is pleased to announce the launch of the Drug Take Back Program. This service is a safety initiative that helps patients and families avoid inappropriate access to medications for others in the household…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Receives Disability Awareness Award from Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Hospital Honored for its Project Search Program to Provide On-the-Job Training Alexandria, VA – June 26, 2018 – Inova Alexandria Hospital recently received The Hiring Award from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities. The award recognizes the hospital’s Project Search program, a community-minded initiative that helps students with…
Read MoreInova Reduces Opioid Prescribing in the ED
Martin Brown, MD, is board certified in Emergency Medicine and he serves as the Chief of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Dr. Brown has served on the Inova System Opioid Task Force and on the Alexandria City Opioid Work Group. Since 2015, Dr. Brown and the Inova Alexandria Hospital Emergency Department…
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